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Archaeologists in Northern Eastern Serbia excavating the Roman city of Viminacium have discovered two magical scrolls made of precious metal.

The Scrolls were found inside two lead amulets that had been buried alongside some skeletons about 2,000 years ago. Inside the amulets the researchers discovered lolly wrapper size scrolls rolled up, the scrolls had Greek letters written in Aramaic some of which could be translated to the names of known demons.

Researchers suggest that they were probably buried alongside victims of violent death, who it was believed would take longer to find rest and were therefore more likely to come across a demon that they could pass the spell to.

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I currently work for the University of Melbourne Australia as an academic specialist - curriculum designer in the Faculty of Arts. Where I work with other academics, primarily in history, to advise and assist subject coordinators in redesigning subject syllabi, structures and teaching delivery. Previously I taught Ancient History and Classical Languages at another Australian university for seven years full-time. I have taught various aspects of Roman, Mycenaean and Greek history and created courses on Barbarian Europe, Terrorism and Rebellion in the Ancient World and Ancient Warfare.